COOK
Listed on 2026-01-16
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Social Work
Mental Health
Cook FT 10:00 am - 6:00pm
Psychiatric Institute Of Wasginton is a 130-bed facility with inpatient, outpatient and partial hospitalization programs. Excellence in behavioral health programs for children, adolescents and adults has been the mission of The Psychiatric Institute of Washington since it opened nearly 50 years ago. As the first and only free standing psychiatric care facilities in Washington, DC, our team has a reputation for providing innovative treatment and care.
We strive for excellence, never losing sight of providing patients with hope – hope that although their stay is relatively brief, they may find their way to a brighter future
Prepares, seasons, and cooks food for hospital patients from ages 10 – 65 +, employees, and visitors. Reviews menus to determine type and quantities of meats, vegetables, soups, salads, and desserts to be prepared. Plans cooking schedule in conjunction with supervisor and/or dietician to ensure that food will be ready at specified times. Confers with dieticians regarding modified diet preparation and use of left-overs.
BenefitHighlights
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
- 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
- UHS employee discounted stock option plan
- Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repay Program
- Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
- Life Insurance and Disability Insurances
- Flexible Spending Account
- Pre-tax Metro Smart Trip Benefits
- Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
- Tuition Assistance
- High School diploma or equivalent, required
- One or more years of hopsital experience preferred
- Must hold or obtain D.C. sanitation certification and maintain as a condition of continued employment
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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.
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